July August 2017

1 The Signal | July/Aug ust 2017 The leader in roadway safety advocacy ATSSA seeks sustainable funding solutions for the Highway Trust Fund Turn to page 22 for: State roadway safety infrastructure legislation Legislative Briefing and Fly-In recap Member perspectives on legislative visits ATSSA’s voice on Capitol Hill ATSSA PAC Is raising the gas tax the answer to funding shortfalls? IN THIS ISSUE: 4 | ATSSA’s Employee Immersion Program officially underway 12 | ATSSA Training Instructor views teaching as opportunity to ‘shape minds’ 14 | Kane County hosts Memorial to honor fallen roadway worker 20 | Leadership Program empowers participants to reach full potential JULY/AUGUST 2017 AN ATSSA PUBLICATION FOR THE ROADWAY SAFETY INDUSTRY AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY SERVICES ASSOCIATION